Installing vCenter Converter 4.1 Server

Note: Make sure vCenter 4.1 Server and vSphere client is installed and successfully running before trying to install vCenter Converter 4.1.

vCenter Server and Update Manager require databases to store and organize server data. VMware recommends using separate databases for vCenter Server and Update Manager. For small deployments, a separate database for Update Manager might not be necessary, but is recommended. 

Please follow the steps to install vcenter server 4.1. Installing VMware vCenter 4.1

1. vCenter Converter is on the second DVD of the vSphere suite. Once you insert the DVD it should autostart and present you with the vCenter Installer screen. Click on vCenter Converter.

2. Click on vCenter Converter

3. Select the language you wish to use. In this case we’ll be using English (United States). Click OK.

4. The installation wizard begins. Click Next.

5. Click Next.

6. Accept license Agreement Click Next

 7. If you want to change path Select Change or Click Next

8.Enter in the IP address, SSL Port, username and password of the vCenter server. If your SSL port is different than the default port 443, enter in the correct port. There is no need to enter the username in the format of domain\username, as it will automatically use the domain membership of the server. Click Next.

9. Accept SSL Certification and click Yes

10. Check that the SOAP and Web ports don’t conflict with anything else on the server, if they do feel free to change them from the defaults. Take a screen shot or document these ports, as they will come in handy later. Click Next.

11. This screen selects how this vCenter converter machine will be identified on the network. The options are to either use the FQDN or IP address. Select FQDN, though ensure that your DNS is working correctly. Click Next.

12. Now you are ready to begin the actual installation. Click Install.